Springfield College

Springfield College Director of Athletics, Dr. Craig Poisson, is pleased to announce that Brendon Boates '01 has been named a full-time assistant coach for the Springfield College women's soccer program. Boates enters his first year with the program for the 2023 season.

"I am looking forward to the addition of Brendon and his vast soccer background to our women's soccer coaching staff," said Poisson. "His enthusiasm and passion for the sport will undoubtedly positively impact all involved in the program."

Boates brings 21 years of professional coaching experience to the Pride, including his most recent stint as an assistant coach with Division I Northeastern University. While at Northeastern, he helped the Huskies to back-to-back runner-up finishes in the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) Tournament. Prior to arriving at Northeastern, Boates spent five years as the girls varsity coach at East Bridgewater High School and led the Vikings to a state title in 2016.

"We are thrilled to welcome Brendon to our program," said Springfield College women's soccer head coach Kristin Cannon. "His wealth of experience at both the collegiate and club levels will add immediate value to our student-athletes, program, and Springfield College."

Boates, who is nationally certified by the United Soccer Coaches organization, is also the owner and operator of a private soccer training company which services clients from all over New England.  The program has produced six high school All-Americans, 60+ collegiate players, 40+ athletic scholarship recipients, and the #6 overall pick in last year's NWSL draft. In his time on the sidelines, Boates' teams have claimed six Massachusetts State Cup Championships, five National Premier League Championships, have appeared in the US Club Soccer National Semifinals three times and in 2017 his squad reached the US Club Soccer NPL National Championship match.

"I am incredibly excited to be back on Alden Street, and I'm honored to be joining the staff of such a highly respected athletic program. As a Springfield alumnus, I am acutely aware of how incredibly special the college truly is," said Boates. "I would like to thank Coach Cannon and Dr. Poisson for welcoming me to the Pride Women's Soccer program. I am looking forward to getting out on the pitch with our talented group of student-athletes and continuing to build on the foundation of success which has been laid by past Springfield College teams. Many of my fondest life memories were made during my undergraduate years at Springfield College, and I'm looking forward to even more special moments in the years to come."

Boates is a former member of the Pride men's soccer team and earned his Bachelor's Degree from Springfield College in 2001.